Resources for Drivers and Their Families

Child Passenger Safety in Colorado www.Carseatscolorado.com ​ Safe Kids Worldwide www.Safekids.org ​ Colorado Dept. of Public Health and Environment www.cdphe.state.co.us/pp/injuryprevention ​ Colorado Department of Transportation www.coloradodot.info/programs ​ National Highway Traffic Safety Administration www.nhtsa.gov ​ American Academy of Pediatrics www.aap.org ​ BuckleBear the Safety Puppet www.Bucklebear.com ​ Motorcycle Safety http://www.coloradodot.info/programs/live-to-ride American Automobile Association www.aaa.com www.colorado.aaa.com ​ Walk To School Information info@walkbiketoschool.org http://www.saferoutesinfo.org

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention http://www.cdc.gov/Motorvehiclesafety/index.html Colorado Teen Driver www.coteendriver.com Web site geared for teen drivers and their parents, includes: the law, facts, tips and resources. ​ Colorado Department of Revenue (Division of Motor Vehicles) www.colorado.gov/revenue/dmv Information on obtaining a driver’s permit and driver’s license. List of certified driving schools. Answers to frequently asked questions. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety www.iihs.org This is the organization that determines the safety ratings for all cars. They have great information including which cars might be the best for your teen. ​ The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia www.teendriversource.com ​ Driving Institute of America www.drivinginst.com ​ Teen Driving Council www.teensafety.com ​ National Safety Council http://teendriver.nsc.org http://teendriver.nsc.org/parents.aspx ​ Rocky Mountain Insurance Information Association www.rmiia.org ​ Alive at 25 (4 hour class) http://aliveat25.us ​ Allstate Insurance www.allstateteendriver.com ​ State Farm Insurance www.betterteendriving.com ​ Older Driver Sensitive Topic Conversation Guide www.thehartford.com ​ Free Online Seminar – Older Driver www.aarp.org ​ Driver Fitness Medical Guidelines www.nhtsa.gov ​ Driver Rehabilitation Specialists http://www.aded.net/ ​ Find Driver Rehab Specialists www.myaota.aota.org ​ Public Program: Fitness to Drive www.penrosestfrancis.org ​ Public Program: Adaptive Driving – Fort Collins www.brainrecov.com ​ Public Program: Adaptive Driving – Aurora www.spaldingrehab.com ​ Downloadable Hard Copy of Driver Planning Agreement www.drivesmartcolorado.com ​ CarFit Finder www.car-fit.org ​ Driver Safety Course – AAA www.seniordriving.aaa.com ​ Driver Safety Course – AARP www.aarp.org ​ National Older Drivers Website www.nhtsa.gov ​ Free Safety Traffic Information www.nhtsa.gov ​ How Does My Medication Affect My Driving www.seniordriving.aaa.com ​ Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) 2014 Strategic Highway Safety Plan https://www.codot.gov/safety/safety-data-sources-information/safety-plans/colorado-strategic-highway-safety-plan ​ Video Toolkit on Medical Conditions in Older Drivers http://www.nhtsa.gov/Driving+Safety/Older+Drivers/Video+Toolkit+On+Medical+Conditions ​ National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on Older Drivers http://www.nhtsa.gov/Driving+Safety/Older+Drivers American Association of Retired Persons http://www.aarp.org/ ​ American Automobile Association www.seniordriving.aaa.com ​ National Institute on Aging www.nia.nih.gov

Representing, Servicing and Promoting Transit in Colorado http://www.coloradotransit.com/Transit-in-Colorado/Transit-Director ​ Getting There Guide www.drmac-co.org A resource guide to transportation services for the Denver Metro Area ​ North Front Range Metropolitan Planning Organization http://www.nfrmpo.org A resource for locating transportation services that offer alternatives to moving around the region by personal vehicle. ​ Mountain Rides www.mtnride.org/ride-resources/ They help those who live in the Northwestern Colorado region find transportation. ​ Complete listing of Colorado’s Area Agencies on Aging www.colorado.gov/cs/Satellite/CDHS-VetDis/CBON/1251651403806

Colorado Graduated Drivers Licensing Laws Rules of the Road Powerpoint download Download Here www.allstateteendriver.com www.driveithome.org www.betterteendriving.com www.celebratemydrive.com For more information on Colorado’s GDL laws, go to: www.COTeenDriver.com On-line training for parents and guardians to help better understand Colorado’s Graduated Driver Licensing Law: http://www.gdl.dphe.state.co.us/ Experience an interactive tool explaining the requirements for permits based on your teen’s age: http://www.coloradodot.info/programs/colorado-teen-drivers/Teens/getting-and-keeping-your-license/steps-to-getting-your-license.html For a list of state-approved driving schools, visit the website for the Colorado Department of Revenue Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) at http://www.colorado.gov/cs/Satellite/Revenue-MV/RMV/1186129986882 Online help for new licenses from the DMV: http://www.colorado.gov/apps/dor/dmv/smartstart/apply/newTeenLicense.jsf For more information on the documents to bring with you to the DMV to get a permit, http://www.colorado.gov/cs/Satellite/Revenue-MV/RMV/1177024843056 Affidavit of Liability and Guardianship for all adults that will supervise the permit-holder’s driving: http://www.colorado.gov/cs/Satellite?blobcol=urldata&blobheader=application%2Fpdf&blobkey=id&blobtable=MungoBlobs&blobwhere=1251779519837&ssbinary=true Find a DMV office in your area: http://www.colorado.gov/cs/Satellite?c=Page&cid=1215770306435&pagename=Revenue-MV/RMVLayout Use the Colorado Driver Handbook to print and sign a driving log for permit holders along with guidance for how to spend the required 50 hours of supervised driving: http://www.colorado.gov/cs/Satellite?blobcol=urldata&blobheader=application%2Fpdf&blobkey=id&blobtable=MungoBlobs&blobwhere=1251800113662&ssbinary=true Cheat-sheet of the rules and penalties for driver’s permits and GDL restrictions: http://www.coloradodot.info/programs/colorado-teen-drivers/SafetyAdvocates/documents/InvolveLawEnforcement/Pocket%20GDL%20Cards-4-2011.pdf Interactive website for teen drivers: www.whatdoyouconsiderlethal.com An educational program that reveals the real dangers and consequences of distracted and wreckless driving: www.impactteendrivers.org Speak Now! A program from the Department of Human Services to help you talk about substance use with your teen http://speaknowcolorado.org Teaching Your Teen to Drive Once They Have a Permit Drivers’ education requirements by age: http://www.coloradodot.info/programs/colorado-teen-drivers/Teens/getting-and-keeping-your-license/steps-to-getting-your-license.html Drivers education overview and locations http://www.colorado.gov/cs/Satellite/Revenue-MV/RMV/1186129986882 Top tips for parents for teaching teens how to drive: http://www.coloradodot.info/programs/colorado-teen-drivers/parent/tips-for-parents.html 8 Danger Zones to be aware of when teaching your teen: http://www.cdc.gov/ParentsAreTheKey/danger/index.html?s_cid=fb_patk529 Teen Safe Driving Contracts Walk through contract example: http://www.coloradodot.info/programs/colorado-teen-drivers/new-documents/parent-teen-driving-contract.pdf AAA of Colorado has resources for discussing safe driving with your teen: http://teendriving.aaa.com/CO/ Allstate Foundation: http://www.allstatefoundation.org/parent-teen-agreement

AARP Driver Safety www.aarp.org/home-garden/transportation/driver_safety/ ​ Car Fit an educational program that offers older adults the opportunity to check how well their personal vehicles “fit” them www.car-fit.org